[2006mike]

Hi im currently 16, and only recently theres been a lot of change in my life and a couple of deaths over the last couple of years. I have also lost my father which still comes back to haunt me now and again. Only recently have i started to think about this quite a lot, that if i were depressed. Only reason why im thinking this is because i used to have a passion for sciences and find that im losing interest really quickly having trouble understand things that i used to find simple, also have a very heavy habbit for biting my nails. Im not sure what you would say to this, and i know this is a very lengthy post so again im not sure what your going to reply with. But all im wondering is if these are possibly reasons i should consult a doctor about my current status. I do feel my future is going no where the way im currently going which is a honest to god scenario atm in time.

[pamelasu]

Yes, you should talk to your doctor about how you are feeling. Depression isn't something to play around with. If you don't want to consult a doctor maybe try some counseling to talk about your feelings and problems. I am really sorry to hear about the deaths in your family. I know how hard it is to deal with that. I hope that things get better for you soon! Hang in there!

[FaithisAlive]

I agree.. you have had alot to process in the last couple of years and its no easy task... it gets the better of us sometimes.. overwhelming us..have you ever talked to a grief counselor?

I think talking with your doctor is a good idea... or a counselor at school might be a good place to start... but by all means.. don't let this go too long without checking into it.

And don't worry about lengthy posts...you should see how I can ramble on about things... talking is a good thing.. and until you do see someone about this i hope you will try to at least do some writing. if not here,do it in a journal. let your feelings out.. don't hold them in where they build up and become a burden to your soul..

What about your mom? is she in your life? can you talk to her?I have a 16 year old son and he is the most important person in my life... I would hate the thought of him silently suffering..

Let us know how you make out with this. .we care... Good Luck.. Faith

[2006mike]

Thanks, i do have a mother but i find it harder to talk to people closer to me than i do to people who arent as close. But thanks for replying.

hey mike, welcome to PC.

firstly can i say sorry to hear of your sad news. i lost a few family members in the space of 2 years too so i know it is hard. the feelings you have are your mind just trying to make sense of all the heartache you have just recieved.

it is a good idea to either see a doctor or therapist about this. it is definately a good sign that you are willing to face the truth and accept that you may be suffering from depression, many people chose to hide from it and pretend its not happening. so congratulate yourself on that, be proud.

during depression, you may lose sight of passions you once had, but sometimes when we grow up our passions change, so i dont know about that one.

dont worry about lengthy posts, faith's right, you should talk alot. it really does help. and that post isnt as long as some of the ones i have written lol, near on novel sometimes! hehe

to deal with what you have dealt with at the age of 16 makes things that little harder. i was 14 when i lost a few members of my family. it makes it all worse because we already have so many emotions flying around our heads so the added worries of depression can be even worse than normal. thats not to say the loss of loved ones isnt hard, because it is.

your father would be proud of you, mike. you are very brave to embrace all this and i wish you all the best.

simon